This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476982200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
HIRING ORGANIZATION: Civil Division, Office of Immigration Litigation - Appellate Section
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career as an attorney with the United States Department of Justice? Join us in serving the United States with honor and integrity!
The Civil Division was recently ranked as one of the top 25 places to work in the entire federal government.
The Civil Division's Office of Immigration Litigation - Appellate Section (OIL) is currently hiring nine experienced attorneys. OIL attorneys litigate immigration cases on behalf of the United States Government in the federal courts of appeals nationwide and support the Solicitor General's immigration-related litigation efforts in the United States Supreme Court. These cases involve challenges relating to whether an individual is removable from the United States, and they often contain complex questions of constitutional law, statutory interpretation, administrative law, and criminal law. Attorneys write motions and briefs, appear for oral argument, and coordinate with other branches of the federal government to ensure a uniform application of the immigration laws. OIL employs approximately 250 attorneys and 60 support staff.
08/15/2017 to 09/05/2017
$79,270 - $161,900 per year
GS 12 - 15
9 vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel may be required for oral arguments, but accommodations can be made for attorneys who are unable to travel.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
15
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20170804-71325
476982200
OIL attorneys represent the United States Government in immigration-related petitions for review that have been filed in the federal courts of appeals nationwide. These petitions typically challenge final orders of removal issued by Immigration Judges or the Board of Immigration Appeals. Attorneys review the record of proceedings below and respond to arguments raised by the petitioner on appeal. Attorneys write motions and briefs and appear for oral argument when requested. Attorneys have a significant amount of responsibility and independence, and they work in a collegial environment with experienced litigators.
YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement if you are using experience to meet all or part of the qualification requirements. Please ensure that your resume includes the month and year that you began and ended each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov.
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Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to or claim veteran preference (VP), you should indicate the type of veteran preference (5 or 10 points) you are claiming on your resume. In order to determine your eligibility, you can find additional information at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/.
NOTE: To verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. (1) If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 in addition to the supporting documentation required and identified on the reserves side of the SF-15, Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference. (2) If you are claiming 10-point DERIVED PREFERENCE as a relative you must submit Member Copy of the veteran's DD-214, and an SF-15, Application for 10-point veteran preference" in addition to the supporting documentation required and identified on the reverse side of this form. If you fail to do so, you will receive consideration as a non-veteran.
DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Schedule A: DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. DOJ also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes to resume@benderconsult.com, and reference "Federal Career Opportunities" in the subject line. Additional information is found at: www.benderconsult.com.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A reviewing panel will evaluate your application. Applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of experience or related education as reflected in their application materials. Applicants are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly reflect the possession of knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position and to the technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position.
The following documents should be provided in a single PDF document in the following order:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must submit the following documents in the following order: a cover letter, resume, law school transcript (only required if you graduated from law school in 2012 or later), and writing sample (not more than 12 pages). If you are claiming veterans preference, you must also submit your DD-214, and/or other documentation supporting veterans preference.
Please consolidate the application materials into a single PDF document. Email your application to OIL.Hiring@usdoj.gov
Please use "Job announcement #20170804-71325" as your subject line.
We will confirm receipt of your application and notify you if you have been selected for an interview. We anticipate scheduling interviews for these positions in September. Selected applicants will enter on duty in winter of 2017-2018, subject to successful completion of the pre-employment security process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/476982200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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